Thar Foundation has been recognised for its ongoing efforts in sustainable development and community transformation in Tharparkar.
The corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Thar Block II entities continued work to enhance the lives of the Thari people.
At the 18th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit 2026, organised by the National Forum for Environment and Health, Thar Foundation received recognition in three CSR award categories – ESG & Sustainability Leadership, Public Health & Safety Programmes and Biodiversity & Conservation.
“We have been driven by the purpose of enhancing Thari communities through long-term, impactful initiatives in quality education, healthcare access, livelihoods, environmental stewardship and more,” said Farhan Ansari, General Manager of Thar Foundation.
“We remain committed to serving the people of Thar and continuing our journey of Thar Badal Raha Hai Pakistan,” he stated.
In addition to the CSR accolades, Thar Foundation was also honoured in the category of Women Empowerment at FEMPACT 2026 – 1st International Conference on Women Empowerment and Financial Inclusion.
Through its various initiatives, the Foundation has supported women in taking on non-traditional and economically empowering roles, training nearly 700 Thari women as dump truck drivers, RO plant operators, teachers, and lady health workers who continue to uplift their communities.
Through its education and vocational training programmes, Thar Foundation continues to empower local talent to contribute to the region’s socio-economic progress. The Foundation has established and is operating 33 school units that are imparting quality education to over 5,000 students, with 45% female enrolment.
Additionally, more than 2,000 individuals have received vocational training in areas such as solarisation, PV technology, welding, and hospitality, further strengthening community livelihoods.
To promote quality healthcare, Thar Foundation has set up five advanced medical facilities and three mobile health units, delivering essential services free of cost to over 450,000 patients since inception.
It has also installed 33 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants across Thar Block II and surrounding areas, supplying approximately 3 million gallons of clean drinking water to the community each month.
To ensure a reliable power supply to villages and settlements across Thar Block II and nearby areas, the Foundation launched the Village Electrification Project (VEP), enabling the first-ever installation of a solar system in the region.
Under this initiative, 100% solarisation of 15 villages and settlements, covering 3,750 households, has been achieved, along with the installation of around 500 pit latrines across the region. Moreover, the Foundation has planted over 1.2 million trees under the Thar Million Tree Program in Block II and established Pakistan’s first flora station last year.
